Wisdom tooth

[Picass]

I have had a heart attack and had stents fitted and now take aspirin on a regular basis.

I need a wisdom tooth taken out and my dentist has said I need a note from cardiac surgeon to tell me to stop taking aspirin before procedure is this normal practice

Thanks

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

I had a quadruple bypass last year and needed a decayed broken molar taken out this year and continued on aspirin

There was no bleeding problem or should I say problem with bleeding. Your dentist may be being cautious.

My problem was infection. I asked for prophylaxis antibiotics (taken day before, on day of treatment and day after) to avoid infection but was refused. A week later I needed a week's course of horse antibiotics! I personally think it worth asking.

[Picass in reply to MichaelJH]

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[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to Picass]

Because you have had stents stopping aspirin carries a slightly greater risk than otherwise. Because of the half-life of aspirin missing one on the day of treatment may be acceptable. The best thing is to put a call into your cardiologist.

[Picass in reply to MichaelJH]

TAmks I am trying that but not getting anywhere

[Picass in reply to MichaelJH]

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[Maisie2014]

I recently checked with a friend of mine who’s a consultant in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry. She said this is no longer required. We’re all different though so maybe check with your cardiologist.

[Dolphin14]

Don't stop any meds without checking with the md. Here in the US I would tell my patient to contact the person who placed the stent and no one else. If it was early on . Later to contact medical cardiologist.

This is something we had to reinforce multiple times before discharge from the hospital.

[Picass in reply to Dolphin14]

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In the first instance ask to speak to the Secretary - that should get you answers or at least the ball rolling where they may pass you on to another in the Cardiac team. Hope this helps

[trash_panda]

I had a heart attack and a stent two years ago. A year later I also needed a wisdom tooth removed. I wasn't required to come off aspirin. However, they did say it would take longer to heal and as a precautionary measure they stitched over the wound so there would be less chance of the clot falling out.

[Plum53]

Hi I had tooth out last year still took aspirin no trouble with bleeding . I would ring your consultants secretary she will be able to get an answer for you. Hope it all goes well for you.

[fergusthegreat]

I had teeth removed while on aspirin and clopidogril.

No problem at all as dentist had a clotting agent if needed.

I'd get a better dentist!

[Creations]

I had a '1 on 4' fitted 8 weeks after heart attack and stent fitting. This required removal of 5 teeth, and 6 hours in the dentist chair. The main problem was with the socket where the removed tooth was outside the area of the implants, which required Adrenalin at A&E to stop the bleeding. Other problem was the facial bruising. I looked like I had been beaten up for 3 weeks! BUT all was well after that, and I now have a beautiful and functional set of teeth, which is life changing. I would go through it all again.

[Speakeazi in reply to Creations]

Wow. What a fab patient you are. It’s lovely to hear a patient say that their implants are life changing! I hope you are enjoying your food and eating out with friends and family.

[Picass]

Thanks for all your help